"Deadly Forest Fires Ravage Chile's Coast, Leaving Dozens Dead and Hundreds Missing"
TL;DR
Wildfires on Chile's Pacific Coast have killed at least 99 people and left hundreds missing, with officials warning that the death toll could rise significantly. The fires, which swept through the Valparaíso region, destroyed thousands of homes and trapped people fleeing in cars. President Gabriel Boric described the situation as the worst disaster since a 2010 earthquake, and announced two days of mourning. The fires erupted during summer vacations in the area, and a regional state of emergency was declared with a nighttime curfew imposed.
- Forest Fire on Chile’s Coast Kills At Least 64 and Leaves Hundreds Missing The New York Times
- Watch: Chile declares state of emergency over deadly wildfires The Telegraph
- Chile forest fires kill at least 64 as president says death toll is likely to rise NBC News
- Fires Kill Dozens in Chile, With Many More Feared Dead The Wall Street Journal
- At least 99 dead as authorities struggle to contain forest fires in Chile The Guardian
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